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unallowably

|un-al-low-a-bly|

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/ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbli/

(unallowable)

not permitted

Base Form
unallowable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unallowably' originates from the English word 'unallowable,' where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not,' and 'allowable' means 'permitted.'

Historical Evolution

'unallowable' changed from the Old French word 'alouer,' which meant 'to allow,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allowable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not permitted,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is not allowed or permitted.

The behavior was unallowably rude.

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Last updated: 2025/06/05 00:28